Product

OFT SIMULATOR FOR MH139

Sector

Aerospace

CLIENT

Leonardo

Leonardo asked Loson to develop a simulator for Boeing, that could train MH139 pilots and weapon operators in a realistic environment.

We were required to build an efficient, cost-effective simulator with solutions to quickly adapt it to the installation location and render it completely self-sufficient for light imperviousness.

The simulator was designed around the large front screens, for pilots, and side screens, for weapon operators, all made of fiberglass. Loson then designed and integrated the entire metal support structure and electrical wiring, devising the mounting and aiming solutions for the projectors.

Blackout panels are mounted on the structure to make the LTE (Light Tight Enclosure), which is necessary for operation. Usually the simulator is mounted in a light-sealed bay but, in this case, it is the simulator itself that is LTE, increasing the ease of operation and installation.

The simulator was designed around the large front screens, for pilots, and side screens, for weapon operators, all made of fiberglass.
Loson then designed and integrated the entire metal support structure and electrical wiring, devising the mounting and aiming solutions for the projectors. Blackout panels are mounted on the structure to make the LTE (Light Tight Enclosure), which is necessary for operation. Usually the simulator is mounted in a light-sealed bay but, in this case, it is the simulator itself that is LTE, increasing the ease of operation and installation.
We acted as general contractor for systems integration, including assembly and testing at U.S. air bases.
A similar simulator was also built for the Guardia di Finanza and installed at Pratica di Mare. In this case, LTE was not required, and the projectors were mounted on an American beam to simplify assembly and maintenance operations.